Product Description
Milwaukee Compact Side Slide Utility Knife
Model Number: 48-22-1516
The Milwaukee 48-22-1516 is the Compact Side Slide Utility Knife — a Milwaukee utility knife with a side-sliding blade deployment mechanism that extends and retracts the blade with a single lateral thumb movement rather than the rotary or flip mechanisms of other Milwaukee utility knife formats. The side slide mechanism allows the blade to be advanced to the extended position with a smooth lateral thumb push along the handle's side channel, providing a controlled blade extension method that can be operated with one hand while the other hand holds the material being cut. The compact format keeps the knife pocket-friendly for all-day carry without the bulk of longer utility knife designs, and the blade retracts flush with the handle for safe pocket carry between cuts throughout the workday.
Milwaukee builds the compact side slide utility knife for the daily use cycles that trades professionals subject their utility knives to — the side slide mechanism, blade retention, and overall construction must maintain reliable function through continuous daily use across the construction and service trade environments where utility knives are used constantly. The knife accepts standard utility knife blades for replacement when the blade dulls, maintaining sharp performance through inexpensive standard blade replacement throughout the knife's service life. The side slide format is a popular alternative to flip-open and retractable mechanisms for tradespeople who prefer the direct, controlled lateral slide deployment method for their everyday carry knife.
Features
- Side slide for controlled one-hand blade deployment with lateral thumb movement
- Compact format for pocket-comfortable all-day everyday carry
- Blade retracts flush for safe pocket carry between cuts
- Standard utility blade replacement for economical sustained sharp performance
- For tradespeople who prefer side-slide deployment over flip-open mechanisms
Specifications
- Blade Deployment: Side Slide
- Blade: Standard Utility Knife Blade (Replaceable)
- Application: Daily Trade and Construction Utility Cutting
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-1516 Compact Side Slide Utility Knife
